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volleyed

  • past participle
    of volley.
    volley
    noun
    the simultaneous discharge of a number of missiles or firearms.
  • past tense form
    of volley.
    volley
    noun
    the simultaneous discharge of a number of missiles or firearms.

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He began delivering on that fee in the 2002 Champions League final, scoring a stunning volleyed winner as Madrid beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 at Hampden Park.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

Madrid extended their lead early in the second half after an excellent finish from Garcia, who controlled Fede Valverde's long ball on his chest and volleyed home from the edge of the box.

From Barron's ● Jan. 4, 2026

Riccardo Orsolini levelled the scores for Italian Cup holders Bologna with his penalty 10 minutes before half-time, cancelling out Marcus Thuram's early volleyed opener for Inter.

From Barron's ● Dec. 19, 2025

Alas, Seattle volleyed back with its own 56-yard field goal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025

When the defense converged, Mandela flicked the ball to Sebajden, a wiry Kosovar midfielder, who volleyed the shot: goal.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John